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Interstate cooperation must go beyond rhetoric

A month ago, when Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced Minnesota was pulling out of income-tax reciprocity with Wisconsin, there was disappointment and frustration from residents and legislators in both states.

By Sheila Harsdorf, River Falls , November 03, 2009

R-E considers running new editorial cartoon

R-E considers running new editorial cartoon Diligent readers of the opinion page will have noticed a new editorial feature in recent weeks, “The Minnesota Cartoon.”

By Anne Jacobson , October 30, 2009

BadgerCare for adults is full PressPass

Earlier this year, Assembly Democrats expanded BadgerCare Plus to include low-income adults without dependents.

By Chris Danou, Trempealeau, Wis. , October 19, 2009

Thank state government for the wind hubbub PressPass

What happens when government imposes its will on free markets and supports an energy product that cannot, without government assistance, create investor profitability or provide consumer affordability?

By Steve Drazkowski, Wabasha , October 17, 2009

Hunters, you may rest your case PressPass

With fall just around the corner, many Minnesotans are likely preparing for another favored time of year - hunting season.

By Steve Drazkowski, Wabasha , September 20, 2009

Port Authority talks finances and the future PressPass

In upcoming weeks you will undoubtedly hear a lot about Red Wing Port Authority finances and how the organization might deal with a cash deficit of just over $1 million.

By Myron White, Red Wing , September 19, 2009

Lawmakers will have full plate PressPass

What’s in store for the fall legislative session?

By Sheila Harsdorf, River Falls , September 18, 2009

State takes big strides with ARRA PressPass

If you’ve done any traveling this summer, you’ve probably noticed the increase in road construction projects throughout the state.

By Steve Murphy, Red Wing , September 04, 2009

R-E’s core function remains same PressPass

This has been a busy week at the R-E. Staff members from every department helped publish our last “dailies” while also preparing for our transition to a twice-weekly print publication.

By Anne Jacobson , August 28, 2009

Do you really want the government operating your health care? PressPass

Public outrage has begun in the national debate over whether or not the federal government should take over our health care system. Similar talk has taken place at the state level.

By Steve Drazkowski , August 21, 2009

Be aware of new seat belt regulations PressPass

If you haven't been persuaded by the classic catchphrases such as "Click It or Ticket" or "Seat belts Save Lives," then you should know there is a new incentive for Wisconsin drivers to buckle up.

By Chris Danou , August 19, 2009

Fear not the first Friday of the month PressPass

In the nearly seven years since I was first elected to represent Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, I have come to pay special attention to the first Friday of each month. Many of my colleagues in Congress do the same.

By John Kline , August 19, 2009

Childhood literacy leads to success as adults PressPass

In a venture to promote early childhood literacy, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation and Capstone Publishers are partnering for a seventh offering of BookStart.

By Tim Penny, Southern Minnesota Initiative Fund , August 12, 2009

We appreciate your phone calls about our changes PressPass

Plenty of people called the Republican Eagle this week simply to talk.

By Anne Jacobson , August 08, 2009

Let’s focus on making health care affordable PressPass

As we look for ways to make our health care more affordable, many in our nation’s capital are looking to Minnesota as a model for what the rest of the country should be doing.

By Amy Klobuchar, Minneapolis , August 05, 2009

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